WELCOME to Park Rapids Area Virtual Academy!

PRAVA's Mission:

The mission of the Park Rapids Area Virtual Academy matches the mission of the Park Rapids Area Schools: to work together to prepare today's learners for tomorrow's challenges. 

PRAVA fills a need for students and families who value and thrive from learning in a flexible time and space. Students have access to coursework 24/7, but meet at least weekly with their instructors and with the PRAVA director.

Is PRAVA right for you?

Virtual, online school requires high family engagement. Online students require a quiet place to study, a high speed internet connection, and a flexible time to complete their work. A supportive family is important, as they act as a guide and support along the educational journey.

Virtual, online school requires high student engagement. Successful PRAVA students are those who complete assignments on time, work well independently, seek help when needed, and are self-motivated. Prior to completing an application students must complete the form "Will You Have Success in PRAVA?" 

PRAVA offers over 55 standards aligned courses and 130 combined middle school and high school credits in core subjects and electives. In addition to English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science, courses are available in Physical Education, Health, Business, World Language, and Career Prep.

Students who attend PRAVA are eligible to participate in Park Rapids extracurricular activities, as well as band, choir, and CTE courses (agriculture, industrial arts, technology education, etc).